Again, long time no update.
A little something since last time:
I did end up getting accommodations due to the cognitive problems I'm still having in processing things as fast as my peers do. At first I was really embarassed and ashamed, but realized that they're offered for a reason. With 1/3 extra time and a private room to take my exams, I was able to finish on time and write efficiently. I managed to even get 3 B's my first semester! Goes to say- I should've taken my lawyer's advice initially and gotten accommodations. It would've been a lot less stressful and I could've avoided some heart break.
Well, I MADE IT THROUGH FIRST SEMESTER!! As rough as it was towards the end and despite the feeling that it was never ever going to end- it did! I'm alive! And, get this: I DID IT!
AND... I DIDN'T GET A THANK YOU FOR VISITING LETTER! :)
[That's what they send if you didn't make the cut to continue into the second semester.]
As time passes, I'm becoming more confident in myself, my abilities, and my feelings about my future. At one point in the past few years, I would have never thought I would have made it this far- but looking forward, I don't see any road blocks ahead stopping me from getting my law degree in 2 and a half years. :)
Spring semester starts first thing in the morning and I'm really excited to see what this semester holds as I face it full on.
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3 comments:
Lysa,
Great for you! I hear the first year is the hardest by far. I'm glad you took advantage of the accommodations available and that they worked. I wish you the best success imaginable. You may want down the line to get involved with folks with TBI: just a hopeful thought-we could use advocates who understand TBI.
I'd like to connect with you via LinkedIn, Twitter and/or Facebook to talk more about your success over TBI. I'm in the midst of helping start a didactic and informational "conference call" business about TBI for TBI survivors.
Glad to meet you.
John Hatten, CRC, MSEd., MRC
Traumatic Brain Injury Personal/Cognitive/Vocational Counselor
"Let's get to work!"
San Francisco, CA
415/601-9654
415/221-9654 (fax)
tenhatco@mindspring.com
http://XeeSM.com/JohnHatten
Articles/reference letters available at http://idisk.mac.com/tenhatco-Public/?view=web
Mr. Hatten,
Thank you so much for the compliments! I'd love to talk to you. I can be found on facebook: Lysa Clifton. Hope to hear from you soon!
You are doing great!!! My wife and I both have brain injuries and are on several state boards. We created "TBI Peers Helping Peers Network"(TM) and a non-profit 501c3, Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Survivor Advocates (TBI/PSA)co.. The need for advocates are so needed. We can tell you more if you're interested later. You are doing so wonderful!! Please keep up the good work we're behind you.
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